Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has taken a commanding early lead in Thursday’s presidential election, according to provisional results, amid mounting tension and allegations of irregularities from the opposition. Figures released so far show Museveni with 74% of the vote against 23% for his main challenger, opposition leader Bobi Wine, based on returns from 81% of […]
Nairobi, Kenya — Israel has become the first country in the world to formally recognise Somaliland as a sovereign state, marking a historic diplomatic breakthrough for the self-declared republic and setting off sharp reactions across the Horn of Africa and beyond. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Friday that Israel and Somaliland had signed […]
Washington, D.C. — Former United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced a significant expansion of the US travel ban, barring nationals from seven additional countries — including Syria — as well as holders of Palestinian Authority passports from entering the United States. In a proclamation issued by the White House, Trump said the move […]
NAIROBI,Kenya (Prime Africa News) – Road accidents continue to claim thousands of lives across Africa during the month of December, reinforcing a deepening road safety crisis on the continent. According to global and regional road safety analyses, Africa accounts for nearly 20 per cent of all road traffic deaths worldwide, despite having a relatively small […]
Nairobi-From left: Wildlife Research and Training Institute Board Chair Dr. David Nkendiaye, President William Ruto, Wildlife Research and Training Institute CEO Dr. Patrick Omondi, and Tourism & Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano during the launch of the National Wildlife Census 2025 results at the KICC, Nairobi. Kenya has reaffirmed its position as a continental conservation […]
Kenya’s Mining Act 2016, once lauded as a landmark in modern resource governance, is now drawing criticism from industry experts and investors who say it deters long-term investment. A comparative analysis by policy and legal experts shows that, when measured against the standards of established mining jurisdictions such as Australia, Canada, and the United States, […]
Prime Africa News – For centuries, the Mercator map has shaped how the world sees itself. First created in the 16th century, the projection became the standard for navigation and education. But it comes with a flaw: it stretches land masses farther from the equator, shrinking Africa in comparison to northern nations. On a Mercator […]
Nairobi, Kenya — The Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC) has concluded a five-day specialized training in Nairobi focused on Countering Terrorism Financing and Money Laundering – Foundational Level. The program is part of the coalition’s ongoing efforts to strengthen member states’ capacity to combat financial crimes linked to terrorism. The training brought together high-ranking […]
NAIROBI, Kenya — InfoNile Communications Ltd and Impact Borderless Digital (IBD) have entered into a strategic mutual understanding to collaborate on youth skills development, career mentorship, and education through media platforms. The new partnership aims to bridge the gap in communication and employability skills among African youth by leveraging the transformative power of digital storytelling […]
Nairobi, Kenya – Kenyan Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has ignited a heated debate across West Africa following his recent remarks dismissing military-led governments as inferior to democratically elected civilian administrations. In a viral video circulating on social media, Mudavadi urged Kenyans to reject military leadership, stating, “These governments that assumed office through coup and […]
